Save Money: The Key is an Effective Preventive Maintenance Strategy for Overhead Doors and Automated Gates

Understanding the Importance of Preventive Maintenance

Regular maintenance is crucial for the proper functioning of automated gates, commercial overhead doors, and loading dock systems. By implementing a preventive maintenance plan, you can identify and address potential issues before they become major problems, saving you time and money in the long run. 

Preventive maintenance helps to extend the lifespan of your doors and gates, reducing the need for costly repairs or replacement. It also ensures that your equipment operates efficiently, minimizing energy consumption and reducing your environmental impact. In addition, regular maintenance can enhance the safety and security of your premises. Well-maintained doors and gates are less likely to malfunction or pose a risk to employees or customers.

By prioritizing preventive maintenance, you can create a safer working environment and avoid potential accidents or injuries. 

Key Components of an Effective Maintenance Plan

An effective maintenance plan for overhead doors, loading dock systems, and automated gates should include the following key components: 

• Regular inspections to identify any signs of wear and tear, damage, or malfunction.
• Lubrication of moving parts to reduce friction and ensure smooth operation.
• Tightening of loose bolts, screws, or hinges to maintain structural integrity.
• Testing of safety features, such as sensors and emergency stop mechanisms, to ensure they are functioning properly. 
• Cleaning of tracks, rollers, and other components to remove dirt, debris, or obstructions.
• Careful monitoring of critical parts and proactively replacing them before they become a problem. 

By incorporating these components into your maintenance plan, you can address potential issues proactively and keep your doors and gates in optimal condition.  

Benefits of a Proactive Maintenance Approach  

Taking a proactive approach to maintenance offers several benefits: 

• Cost Savings: By addressing potential issues before they escalate, you can avoid costly repairs or premature replacement of your doors and gates.
• Enhanced Safety: Regular maintenance ensures that your doors and gates operate safely, minimizing the risk of accidents or injuries.
• Improved Efficiency: Well-maintained equipment operates more efficiently, reducing energy consumption and lowering utility costs.
• Extended Lifespan: By properly maintaining your doors and gates, you can extend their lifespan and maximize your investment.
• Peace of Mind: Knowing that your doors and gates are in optimal condition provides peace of mind and allows you to focus on other aspects of your business.

The Wallace +Wallace Preventive Maintenance Program

Enrolling in our Preventive Maintenance Program replaces emergency unscheduled, unplanned, often costly break and fix issues with: 

• Regularly scheduled inspection & maintenance visits
• Transparent maintenance reports
• Proactive parts replacement
• Preferential scheduling of inspection visits
• Priority response for emergency repairs

A complete list of the products we service can be found here. 

Getting Started 

Because every commercial operation is unique, every Maintenance Plan should be customized.  The first step is to arrange for an initial Service Assessment.  During the assessment, we'll complete any maintenance needed as well as recommend a customized preventive maintenance schedule tailored to your operation. 

To book an initial Service Assessment call 204.452.2700 or email us at:  

service@wallacefences (for automated gates) 

service@wallacedoors (for commercial overhead doors and loading dock systems)

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